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Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Family news. 'The papers are now full of Daily News change. They are beginning to find I am at the bottom of it'. South Africa. A very nice letter from Cadbury.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Family news. 'Aunty Polly & Uncle Philip - & all so unexpectedly. The Heavens are opened in truth for them'. Is to speak at Castle Street that evening. Tim Davies has been elected Mayor of Fulham - 'a great triumph for a bachgen syml o Gymro, and he has done it without selling his faith religious, political or racial. He intends taking the Town Council tomorrow to the little Welsh Chapel which he has been mainly responsible for building. 'Rat shows great moral courage. For Cornwall last year took them to Church'.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Failed to see Russell as he did not receive the estimate from Blackburn. His work for the Guardian - 'It is hard to scrape matter together. Vincent [Evans] hasn't been able to get up half the matter I have put into the Guardian & the S Wales Daily News has been freely quoting my notes. Of course they had no idea whose they were'. Is to lecture on Llywelyn that evening at Kings Cross Congregational Chapel - 'yn rhad ac am ddim. One must keep the Independents on good terms. They have been ever so faithful throughout all one's struggles'. Intends to speak on the new Procedure Rules. Dines with Ellis Griffith the next day.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Everyone was delighted with the good news in the telegram. Megan has given a big welcome to Uncle Philip. Is to prepare for Carmarthen. Herbert Lewis has that day paid for his passage.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, SW. Encloses the Westminster Gazette and the Budget for Uncle Lloyd. The Tory majority at Horsham has been cut to 600. 'We are getting on beyond our wildest anticipations'. His speech at Shrewsbury is described as 'splendid' in the Carnarvon Herald. A Liberationist meeting held at Manchester on Thursday passed that the resolutions should be sent to Gladstone, Asquith, Rendel and Lloyd George. The Liquor Bill on Monday: 'Tell Cwrdd Dirwest tomorrow. No compensation & direct veto'.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Encloses the menu of 'my first political dinner'. Family news; Aunty Polly's impending visit.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Encloses press report of the Warrington meeting; William George should seek to have it published locally. Gives a dinner the next day to Fielding, the Canadian Finance Minister. Has invited Morley, Lord Tweedmouth and Haldane. Most people are out of town, but will make enquiries.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. 'E & W Wales. Went with Marks through this statement carefully. It has to be recast in some parts. ... I drafted a "committing" answer for Marks to send. ...'.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, SW. Drove with R. O. Davies to the Club to find a telegram from Patrick A. Chance. Chance's client has agreed to purchase 3,300 shares in the Patagonian Company and would like to be a member of the Board. Discusses financial details. Parry's letter. The debts can now be cleared.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, SW. Discusses details of the Patagonian company. Is about to leave for Palace Mansions.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Discussed the Licensing Bill. Has had an interview with Anson, Morant, the Bishop of St Asaph and Stanley Weyman. They have agreed not to put the Act into operation until the beginning of November. 'Time is in our favour as the natural life of this Govt has not much to run'.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Did not go to see Robert Reid - 'M growled about my leaving London especially as I must go to Bangor Wednesday ...'. The newspaper is developing.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Describes the trip to Gibraltar. The candidate for the post of Chief Constable.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Describes his visitors. The Boer War. Is to preside at Castle Street that night at a lecture by the Rev. Pedr Williams.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Congratulations to Dick. Is going to a meeting of the Committee of the National Free Church Council. Has been invited to stay with Rosebery during his visit to Scotland.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. 'Congratulations. These wins keep the pot boiling'. The Boers are bombarding Mafeking. Is to meet the Mayor of Caernarvon to discuss the water supply. Has discussed the matter with Henry Chaplin who was 'quite touched by the open & straightforward way I dealt with him in Old Age Pensions Committee. Opposed him openly but was quite loyal to him as Chairman'.